Watch moment NASA Crew 11 splashdown off the coast of California after a medical emergency forced early return

Gabrielle Wilde

By Gabrielle Wilde


Published: 15/01/2026

- 09:29

The group spent 167 days on board the space station conducting a long-duration science mission as part of SpaceX’s 11th crewed mission

NASA Crew 11 has made a dramatic splashdown off the coast of California after a medical emergency forced the mission to end earlier than planned.

Despite the sudden return, all crew members landed safely, and medical teams are now conducting thorough checks to ensure their well-being.

The group spent 167 days on board the space station conducting a long-duration science mission as part of SpaceX’s 11th crewed mission.

They were also part of NASA’s Expedition 74, which began on December 8.

Watch the full moment as the astronauts return to Earth

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